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Last Thursday of every month: Hamilton Cock & Bull Classic Car Cruise-in Held from 5pm onwards; sponsored prizes, discounted drinks, platters. All welcome, car going or not. Come and meet like-minded people. To make an enquiry, phone Archie on 07 855 1071, or email classiccars13@xtra.co.nz. First Sunday of every month: Breakfast with the Cars Village Green, Marsden Road, Paihia, 8.30am to 10am. If it’s got wheels and it’s a bit different, we want to see it. Enquiries to Tracy on 0274 983 557 or email Bay of Islands Wine Tours at info@totaltours.co.nz. January 31: Wheels with Attitude and Swapmeet To be held at the Dannevirke A&P Showgrounds, located on High Street, from 10am to 2pm. All types of vehicles are invited, including vintage cars, classics, hot rods, tractors, trucks, buses, and motorcycles. We will also have vintage farm machinery, such as stationary engines, pumps, mowers, etc. Entry charges will be $2 for exhibitors’ vehicles (including passengers), $5 for swap-meet stallholders, $2 for adults, and $1 for children. For more information, phone 06 374 7620, visit wheelswithattitude.nz, or email dvkewheelsclub@hotmail.com. February 5–7: Skope Classic Three days of great motor sport at Mike Pero Motorsport Park in Christchurch will see on-track action from PKMC Mainland Muscle Cars to Formula 5000 single-seaters, as well as the best classic and historic sports cars, saloons, and single-seaters. This year, the event will also host a celebration of vintage racing cars. For more information, head online to canterburycarclub.co.nz. February 7: Galaxy of Cars and Swap Meet Vintage and Classic Car Show, Cars of Interest, Great Automotive Swap Meet — growing every year. To be held at Western Springs Speedway Stadium, the swap meet will start at 7.30am, with a car show at 10am. Prices: swap-meet sell-site, $15; adult entry, $12; and children, $5. Club and show cars by registration. This is a New Lynn Lions project, with all profits benefiting a children’s charity. Enquiries to Noel Mountjoy on 021 642 688 or email mountjoy@slingshot.co.nz. February 14: 43rd Ellerslie Intermarque Concours d’elegance and Classic Car Show Our love affair with cars will be the focus of the country’s oldest and largest classic car show at Ellerslie on February 14 — which also happens to be St Valentine’s Day. The Ellerslie show involves more than 75 car clubs and attracts 700– 800 classic exhibitors as well as top prestige and performance new-car dealerships and companies involved in restoration industries. The display theme for the 43rd New Zealand Classic Car Magazine Ellerslie Intermarque Concours and Classic Car show is ‘Love Story’ — though how that will be interpreted by clubs is, at this stage, anyone’s guess. For many, the attraction to this event is the Concours d’elegance, in which New Zealand’s best restorations — and often the country’s most valuable cars — vie for top honours, along with teams entered by clubs, the winners hosting the next event. There will also be The Paddock, a display of classics whose owners are not affiliated with any club, and the Survivors Class, a competition for unrestored vehicles with original bodywork, paint, and upholstery. For more information, visit concours.org.nz. February 14: British Car Day Come and enjoy the 30th anniversary of the British Car Day at Trentham Memorial Park, Upper Hutt, from 10am to 2pm. The British Car Club welcomes one and all to a nostalgic day out to admire British vehicles from vintage to new, ranging from buses to trucks to stationary engines. Clubs can compete for the club trophy, but you don’t need to be a member of a club to participate and compete for the People’s Choice trophy. Good food and coffee will be available, plus a variety of stalls. The cost will be $5 per display vehicle or a gold-coin donation to spectate. Profits will be donated to the Wellington Free Ambulance. Entry will be via the Barton Road entrance. Enquiries to Lyn or Keith Shackleton on 04 973 290 or email theshacks@paradise.net.nz. February 19–21: Evolution Motorsport Classic Speedfest This annual event, held at Teretonga Park — Invercargill’s home of motor racing — will feature on-track action from classic saloons, to sports and racing cars, historic touring cars, clubmans’ saloons, Mainland Muscle Cars and Pre ’65 saloons. For more information, visit teretonga.org.nz. February 20–21: Canterbury All Ford Celebration Weekend Comprising the Henry Ford Memorial Run — a unique late afternoon / early evening format — to be held on Saturday, February 20, and the All Ford Day Showcase Display at the Air Force Museum, Wigram, on Sunday, February 21. Email Garry Jackson for more information — gsj.ads@xtra.co.nz. February 24–27: Americarna 2016 With a packed programme of events, this popular show will once again be based in New Plymouth. This year, as well as evening activities, there will be scenic runs out to places of interest — including Pukeiti Gardens, Sentry Hill Winery, Barnett’s Private Car Collection, and a cruise up the Forgotten Highway to the Republic of Whangamomona. Of course, Americarna 2016 will culminate in its traditional parade through the New Plymouth CBD. For more details, visit americarna.com. March 6: Auckland Classic Brit and Euro Car Show To be held at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, close to the Howick Historical Village, from 10am to 3pm. Eligible cars must be of British or European origin. Special display for non– car club classic cars. Free entry to the public, with donations sought for a named charity. For more information, visit briteurocarshow.nz. March 13: Wheels on Windsor To be held at Windsor Park, Grove Road, Hastings, from 9am to 3pm. Come to beautiful sunny Hastings and enjoy a fine display of classic vehicles in park-like surroundings. All traditional and modern classic vehicles welcome, including British, European, Australian, Japanese, American, military vehicles, and classic motorbikes. Food and coffee will be available at the venue, as well as entertainment for the kids. Spot prizes galore to be won all day, with category prize-giving at 2.30pm. Price: $5 entry for display vehicles, public entry by gold coin, benefiting the Brain Injury Association (HB) Inc. On Saturday, March 12 — the day before the event — there will be a tour through Faraday Centre technology museum in Napier, leaving from Windsor Park at 2pm, with a cost of $7 per head. This will be followed by a scenic drive and dinner. For more information, contact Robyn on 021 222 3152, email rbnboyce@gmail.com, or visit hbbritishandeurocarclub.co.nz. March 13: Annual Vehicle Display This is the fifth year of this Classic Motoring Marlborough event, with 320 vehicles last year. Get your truck, car or boat out to display to the public to increase numbers further for 2016 and organize your club and make an outing of it, $5 entry fee, with all proceeds benefiting Hospice Marlborough. Food and drink will be available on site. Further information is available from Patrick Pascoe, phone 027 442 1786 or email p.pascoe@xtra.co.nz. March 20: Twin Rivers Motoring Extravaganza Organized by the Rotary Club of Avonhead, this event will be held at the A&P Showgrounds, Curletts Road, Christchurch. This event is now a popular Christchurch motoring extravaganza, providing all car clubs and owners the opportunity to display their vehicles on the grass fields of the showgrounds. All makes, models, types, styles, and ages are welcome, with an entry fee of $15 — if it has wheels, bring it. After much soul-searching, it has been decided that a parade will again be incorporated as an optional feature; one was not held last year but popular demand has seen it reinstated in the programme. Designated areas can be set aside for car clubs and special groups. Make this a family day at a very attractive and spacious venue. A variety of entertainment will be provided, as well as food and refreshment stalls. Prizes for Best British, Best American, Best Australian, Best European, and Best Japanese cars. Contact Graeme Mcvicar on 027 534 1330, or visit our website: facebook.com/twinriverscarparade.